Meaning & use
permanent
Lasting or intended to last indefinitely, without expectation of change.
See it in a sentence
The company offered her a permanent position after six months as a temporary contractor.
The surgery left a permanent scar along his forearm.
A note on using this word
Contrasts directly with "temporary"; commonly paired with words like "job," "damage," "resident," or "marker."
Words with a similar meaning
lastingenduring
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Words with an opposite meaning
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